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Death Valley’s Mesquite Flat Sand Dunes Get So Hot During Summers That You Can’t Walk Barefoot

Death Valley in the summers is a deadly combination.

by Ankita Mazumdar
Death Valley’s Mesquite Flat Sand Dunes Get So Hot During Summers That You Can’t Walk Barefoot

July 2024 was recorded as one of the hottest months of this year across the globe. California’s Death Valley is known for having scorching summers yet there are occasional flash floods due to extreme thunderstorms. Yes, this popular location undergoes all extreme weather conditions! The previous month, Death Valley recorded one of the highest temperatures in a while. It was 129°F or 53.9°C and yet a couple of tourists wanted to explore the bone-dry desert. The result was severe third-degree burns while walking barefoot and other heat-related bodily issues.

Death Valley In Summers Is A Deadly Combo

California’s Death Valley is considered to be one of the hottest places on Earth. It is located in the Mojave Desert and is known for its picturesque Mesquite Flat Sand Dunes. These stunning dunes even in the scorching heat of 53.9°C and more attract a bunch of tourists from all over the world!

Death Valley, located at a height of 190 feet below sea level, is devoid of any vegetation. The air at such a low level tends to be warmer at a quicker rate. On top of that, the valley is surrounded by mountains from all sides. Thus, making the atmosphere and the terrain hotter in the harsh desert sun.

This results in the air present in Death Valley to heat up as constant heat waves are emitted from the dunes and the mountains. Now, hot air tends to rise to the cooler air above. However, here it ends up combining with the existing hot air in its atmosphere. In this manner, the heat gets trapped in its environment which results in high temperatures during summers.

You Shouldn’t Walk Barefoot

Recently, it was reported that a tourist was injured and sustained third-degree burns on his feet. It is unknown whether the injured person lost his footwear or misplaced it during this visit to the Death Valley. After assessing the injuries, the park rangers declared immediate medical care and an emergency airlift.

However, due to the extreme temperatures, helicopter landing was difficult. Therefore, the injured person was transported in an ambulance to a higher altitude. Then, airlifted to Las Vegas where the tourist was treated at University Medical Center.

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Would you dare to visit Death Valley during the summer?

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